US Bridges

SR 7 over Durden Creek

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 330 · Structure no. 310000708108830

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Durden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Durden Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesDurden Creek
Location0.7 MI N SR 330
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.99836, -89.68335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Durden Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Durden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Durden Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Durden Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Durden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.